EVANSVILLE – The University of Evansville women's soccer team fell to Middle Tennessee State, 5-1, in the Purple Aces season home-opener at Arad McCutchan Stadium, Thursday night.
 
Middle Tennessee took charge early going up three goals in the first 18 minutes. MTSU recorded 12 shots with five on goal in the opening 45.
 
Emily Wolak posted the lone goal of the night for the Aces in the 32^nd minute. Wolak dribbled around the keeper to put it in the back on the net.
 
Middle Tennessee added two more goals before the end of the match. One in the 33^rd minute and one in the 56^th off a penalty kick conversion.
 
Wolak, Emily Ormson, Alex Eyler and Karsyn Kleinrichert each recorded a shot attempt during the game, while Michaela Till posted eight saves in goal.
 
The Purple Aces will make the trip to Nashville, Tenn. on Sunday to take on No. 17 Vanderbilt at 7 p.m.
 
 

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